Smothered Pork Chops with Thyme

So this is one we have had, I just never blogged about.
It is pretty quick and easy.

It is comfort food with onions. Brown gravy, and pork chops.
Not a lot to say, except good.

We had with Green Onion Champ (mashed potatoes).

Smothered Pork Chops with Thyme

Picture by ALB

First, sauté the chops, then make the flavorful gravy in the same pan.

YIELD: 4 servings (serving size: 2 pork chops and 1/4 cup sauce)
PREP TIME:30 Minutes
COURSE: Main Dishes

Ingredients
1 cup fat-free, less-sodium beef broth, divided
2 tablespoons fat-free milk
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
8 (2-ounce) boneless center-cut loin pork chops (about 1/4 inch thick)
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
Cooking spray
1 cup coarsely chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Preparation

Combine 1/4 cup broth, milk, flour, mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl; stir with a whisk. Set aside.

Sprinkle one side of each pork chop with paprika and thyme. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add half of the pork to pan; sauté 1 1/2 minutes on each side or until pork is done and lightly browned. Remove pork from pan. Repeat procedure with remaining pork. Reduce heat to medium. Add chopped onion; sauté 4 minutes or until lightly golden. Add remaining 3/4 cup broth; bring to a boil. Cook 2 minutes. Add milk mixture, stirring with a whisk. Add pork, turning to coat; cook 1 minute. Sprinkle with minced parsley.

Nutritional Information
Calories: 145; Fat: 5.5g; Saturated fat: 1.9g; Monounsaturated fat: 2.5g; Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4g; Protein: 17.2g; Carbohydrate: 5.8g; Fiber: 0.8g; Cholesterol: 44mg; Iron: 0.7mg; Sodium: 475mg; Calcium: 40mg

Cooking Light JANUARY 2007

5 Smart Points (my additions/subtractions at 4 servings)